Chappellet

Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.320 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Popped and poured; no formal notes. This 2006 Chappellet “Pritchard Hill” Cabernet Sauvignon was enjoyed alongside a 2001 St. Supery “Dollarhide” and a 2005 Beaulieu Vineyard “Georges De Latour”. All three were well stored examples from the same cellar. The 2006 “Pritchard Hill” is easily the biggest wine we enjoyed on this night. Big and bold with ripe (and maybe some stewed) black and red fruits, some tobacco, leather and baking spices. Good structure. An impressive wine for lovers of the more modern style of Napa Cabernet’s yet, there is something for all because the quality of the Pritchard Hill fruit is undeniable. Drink now and over the next 5-10 years.

Popped and poured; no formal notes. This 2006 Chappellet “Pritchard Hill” Cabernet Sauvignon was enjoyed alongside a 2001 St. Supery “Dollarhide” and a 2005 Beaulieu Vineyard “Georges De Latour”. All three were well stored examples from the same cellar. The 2006 “Pritchard Hill” is easily the biggest wine we enjoyed on this night. Big and bold with ripe (and maybe some stewed) black and red fruits, some tobacco, leather and baking spices. Good structure. An impressive wine for lovers of the more modern style of Napa Cabernet’s yet, there is something for all because the quality of the Pritchard Hill fruit is undeniable. Drink now and over the next 5-10 years.

Apr 14th, 2023
Punky Mahle

Massive oak but still pretty w gobs of fruit

Massive oak but still pretty w gobs of fruit

Feb 18th, 2015
Bill Bender

One note. A nice wine but kind of meh. At $125 a bottle meh doesn't really work. Generally I'm a fan of the Pritchard Hill....but I'm mind of bitchy tonight.

One note. A nice wine but kind of meh. At $125 a bottle meh doesn't really work. Generally I'm a fan of the Pritchard Hill....but I'm mind of bitchy tonight.

Mar 9th, 2014
Bob Schroeck

Vintage 2006. Drank with Andy and Megan at the new home on. Boardwalk

Vintage 2006. Drank with Andy and Megan at the new home on. Boardwalk

Apr 14th, 2018
Andy Hall

This is my last '06 and it has been awhile. Oh my, is this good! It is so balanced from front palette to the very very long finish. Complex and subtle simultaneously. It is a shame that I plowed through the first 5 early in its life cycle as this vintage clearly had decades of bottle life left. I have no control for outstanding wines. The good news is I have 3 '05s left (another delightful vintage) as well as others.

This is my last '06 and it has been awhile. Oh my, is this good! It is so balanced from front palette to the very very long finish. Complex and subtle simultaneously. It is a shame that I plowed through the first 5 early in its life cycle as this vintage clearly had decades of bottle life left. I have no control for outstanding wines. The good news is I have 3 '05s left (another delightful vintage) as well as others.

Nov 14th, 2017
Owen Mcmillan

Outstanding. Tones of bark, berries, earthen, make this a smooth slice of heaven.

Outstanding. Tones of bark, berries, earthen, make this a smooth slice of heaven.

Mar 25th, 2017
Benjamin Keator

Always love Pritchard Hill

Always love Pritchard Hill

Feb 28th, 2016
Charles McKahn

Great vertical at work. '04 for the win, '06 close behind.

Great vertical at work. '04 for the win, '06 close behind.

Aug 2nd, 2013
Tolga Oguz


Jul 20th, 2014
Mike D'Angelo

Mike had this 9 years ago

Mike had this 9 years ago

Dec 10th, 2014